Chronic Illness / Disability

Tinnitus is a common condition that causes a ringing or buzzing sound in the ears. Tinnitus can develop suddenly with no apparent cause, or can be the result of being exposed to a loud ... Read More

Practicing nurses are responsible for a myriad of duties in clinical settings. Practicing nurses often take on patients that require regular maintenance and monitoring, so that physicians ... Read More

According to the results of a recent study, general practitioners are not screening enough of their high risk patients for depression. The study, led by Bhautesh Dinesh Jani of the Institute ... Read More

Mindfulness-based therapy (MBT) incorporates Buddhist and other spiritual principles as well as cognitive behavioral and psychological approaches to therapy. Mindfulness based cognitive ... Read More

Freshman year of college was a difficult time for me. Many things had changed, I was away from home for the first time, I was not among close friends, and my course load was semi-difficult ... Read More

The work of caregivers is difficult, at best. This is particularly true for those who provide care before they start the workday and after they come home in the evening. I am often amazed ... Read More

When we are in pain, it is hard to focus on anything else. Pain becomes a focal point, and our job, family, friends, and activities we normally enjoy take a back seat. We become trapped ... Read More

This is the second part of an article about things your spousal caregiver wants you to know but may not tell you. I outlined and discussed the first two items in Part I. 1. “I need a ... Read More

Schizophrenia and diabetes are very different issues. Schizophrenia is a mental health condition characterized by periods of psychosis and cognitive impairment. Specifically, memory, reasoning, ... Read More

Physical and mental health are closely related. People with chronic physical health conditions, like diabetes (DM), coronary heart disease (CHD), and chronic pain are more likely to have ... Read More

Exercise has many benefits, including promoting better cardiovascular health, stronger immune system, better flexibility, and improved mental health. For people living with chronic pain, ... Read More

Psychological illnesses can increase the risk of physical health issues, such as high blood pressure and heart disease. Individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia often have comorbid health ... Read More